Homeostatic, Glucolytic and Lipolytic Presentations Before and after Soccer Game

Abstract

Soccer is a worldwide game played for health, entertainment and economic purposes. The effect of soccer activities on homeostatic, glucolytic and lipolytic biochemical parameters were estimated before and after 90 minutes of a full-time game.  Twenty-two (22) male soccer players from a second-tier squad took part in the investigation.  The biochemical parameters which included serum electrolytes, plasma glucose, serum proteins and lipids were analyzed using standard WHO-approved methods. All data were analyzed using student t-test on SPSS 23 version.  The study showed that there was a significant increase in the concentrations of glucose & a decrease in potassium (p<0.05) after the soccer game. The other parameters analyzed were not significant. In conclusion, glucose and potassium concentrations should be monitored before and after regular exercise to avoid possible adverse outcomes associated with hypoglycaemia and/or hyperkalemia.